CVE-1999-0015

Summary

CVE-1999-0015 is an IP denial-of-service vulnerability that affects various network implementations. Maliciously crafted Teardrop packets can cause a buffer overflow, leading to system crashes and network congestion. Attackers can exploit this issue to flood targeted networks with Teardrop packets, ultimately resulting in a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability was first identified and documented in the late 1990s and can impact a wide range of systems, necessitating appropriate mitigations to protect affected networks.

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